Author: MJ Kneiser

There’s a groovy happening coming up this weekend in downtown Lavonia that’s going to be a far-out event for the whole family. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is inviting you to take a trip – back to the days of peace, love, and bell bottoms at the annual Hippie Fest. DDA Executive Director Barbara Busby says it promises to once […]

There are just two days to register for adaptive hunting opportunities with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The deadline to submit your application is tomorrow, Thursday, August 15. Adaptive hunters will have the opportunity to apply for one of seven New Adaptive Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Hunting Events on public properties across the state. It’s part of the DNR’s […]

Georgia consumers are being asked to check their shelves for a brand of cinnamon that could contain lead. New Jersey-based Colonna Brothers issued a voluntary recall of its 1.5-ounce Marcum Ground Cinnamon and 2.25-ounce Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon due to “elevated lead levels,” according to a recall notice shared recently by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The products, packaged in […]

The City of Royston has begun its search for a new Police Chief. A job description was published Monday on the City’s website and Facebook page. Royston Mayor Keith Turman tells WLHR News that as in the case of their search for a new City Manager, the City will take its time to find a replacement for Chief Donnie Boleman […]

Well-wishers turned out in force Sunday afternoon to help local veterinarian Dr. Pat Hitchcock celebrate 50 years of helping animals in our community. A long line of people stretching down the hallway waited Sunday afternoon to shake his hand and congratulate him on his years of service to people and their animals. Dr. Hitchcock said he was overwhelmed by the […]